What did David Rocastle footballer die from? When did Rocky Rocastle die?

David Rocastle was an English professional footballer who played as a midfielder in the roles of a playmaker and a winger.

David spent the majority of his career at Arsenal where he was nicknamed, Rocky. Rocastle then went on to feature in the Premiere League for Leeds United, Manchester City and Chelsea, before later playing in the football league for Norwich City and Hall City after playing for the English national team.

What did David Rocastle footballer die from?

In February 2001, Rocastle announced that he was suffering from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, aggressive cancer that attacks the immune system, and had been diagnosed the previous October.

David Rocastle died as a result of this disease. Many years later, it was revealed that Rocastle’s cancer had been declared terminal from the time of his diagnosis in October 2000.

When did Rocky Rocastle die?

Rocky Rocastle passed away on March 31, 2001. He was survived by his wife and children.

Six weeks after his death, his nine-year-old son, Ryan was Arsenal’s mascot in their FA Cup final match against Liverpool, a match in which they took the lead but ultimately lost 2-1, after late goals by Michael Owen.